CAS No.: 554-13-2

Molecular formula: Li₂CO₃

Molecular weight: 73.89

RTECS No.: OJ5800000

HS No.: 28369100

UN No.: 3264

Hazard cargo No.:

I.Physicochemical properties:

1. Appearance and property: Colorless monoclinic crystal or white powder.

2. Melting point: 618°C

3. Boiling point: 1310°C (760mmHg)

4. Relative density: 2.11

5. Solubility: (In water, 0°C): 1.54

II. Usage:

In industry, lithium carbonate is used in the production of other lithium salts, such as lithium chloride and lithium bromide, etc., and in the production of ceramics, medicines and catalysts, etc. In pharmaceutical, it is used in the treatment of manic, it can improve the schizophrenia, and can increase the white blood cell...

III. Quality standard

Lithium Carbonate Quality standard GB11075-2003

Name		Industrial grade Lithium Carbonate
Grade		Superior	First class	Qualified
Li2CO3no less than (%)		99.2	99.0	98.5
Impurity content is not more than (%)	Na2O	0.15	0.20	0.25
	Fe2O3	0.003	0.008	0.015
	CaO	0.035	0.05	0.10
	Cl-	0.005	0.005	0.020
	SO42-	0.20	0.35	0.50
	H2O	0.5	0.6	0.8
	MgO	0.025	—	—
	Hydrochloric acid insoluble matter	0.005	0.015	0.050

IV. Packing, storage and transportation

Stored in cool and ventilated warehouse. Away from fire, and heat, avoid direct sun light. Closely sealed and should be separated with oxidant, acids, fluorine. The appropriate materials are required for containing leakage in the storage area.

20Kg Kraft paper bag or cardboard drum lined with plastic bag.